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Thursday, 01 March 2012

The Visiosens VFU Camera Platform
from FRAMOS (Camberley,
UK) has more than 200 camera variants
per image sensor. The tool comprises
CCD and CMOS image sensors
ranging from 0.3 to 10.0
megapixels, a variety of output interfaces
including USB 2.0 & USB 3.0
(through a Mini-B USB jack with horizontal screw lock), complementary
assembly concepts, mounts, and filters. For all variants, the user
and system interface is built on a unified, cross-platform software development
kit based on the latest .NET™ technology and compatible with
Windows and Linux.

The camera housing offers multiple mounting options on each side
and the front face, which are all symmetrical to the optical axis of the
sensor. C-, CS-, or M12-mounts are available for all models. The platform
also features an optional LED ring with 7 color options, integrated
in the housing and connected to the 8-pin I/O port with 3 IN and 3
OUT ports.

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